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T-wolves: Towns out at least 2 more weeks with broken wristMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns will sit out for at least two more weeks because of an injured left wrist that the team announced Friday is broken.Towns first had an X-ray after hurting his wrist Jan....

The fans at FedExForum will be treated to a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Memphis Grizzlies when they take their seats on Thursday. Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Where: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee ROT ...

Cavaliers sign former 2nd-round pick Cedi OsmanCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed former second-round pick Cedi Osman.The Cavaliers announced the move Tuesday. Osman has played the last five seasons for Anadolu Efes in the Turkish Basketball League. He gets a three-year deal worth $8.3 million.Last season, Osman...

AP Basketball WriterNBA telling teams to keep players, staff out of facilitiesBy TIM REYNOLDSThe NBA has told its teams to close its training and practice facilities to all players and staff starting Friday, saying the shuttering will last indefinitely in the latest response to the coronavirus pandemic.The league told...

AP Basketball WriterFamiliarity breeds contempt, somewhat, at the NBA FinalsBy TIM REYNOLDSLeBron James is friends with Draymond Green, has worked out with Kevin Durant, speaks with great reverence for Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr.They all do like each other.And, to those watching the NBA Finals, that might be easy...

Woman appeals defeat in rape lawsuit against Derrick RoseLOS ANGELES (AP) The ex-girlfriend who lost her lawsuit accusing NBA star Derrick Rose and two friends of rape has appealed.The appeal filed Thursday with the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says pertinent evidence was excluded and jury instructions...

AP Sports WriterStephen Curry wants ownership stake in hometown PanthersBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) As a longtime fan of the Carolina Panthers, Stephen Curry is absolutely interested in having an ownership stake in the team.He reminds everyone his day job is as a star of the Golden State...

SAN ANTONIO (AP) San Antonio hit a season-high 13 3-pointers to beat state rival Houston 121-103 on Saturday, as all four NBA divisional leaders in action recorded victories.Golden State lost reigning MVP Stephen Curry to a fresh leg injury but did just enough to beat Denver in overtime,...

AP Sports WriterClippers' Paul George sits out because of tight hamstringBy BETH HARRISLOS ANGELES (AP) Paul George won't play for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Memphis Grizzlies because of left hamstring tightness.The team ruled him out before Saturday's day game at Staples Center. Coach Doc Rivers says...

Dwight Howard's back problems delaying his Wizards debutBy The Associated PressDwight Howard's first preseason with the Washington Wizards is apparently over before it started.Howard needs an injection to alleviate pain in his back, and Washington coach Scott Brooks said that the eight-time All-Star has hopes of being back on...

June 25 - NBA draft.July 1 - Free agency opens.July 9 - Free-agent contracts can be signed.July 10-20 - NBA Summer League, Las Vegas.

Bulls F Markkanen returns from back spasmsCHICAGO (AP) Rookie forward Lauri Markkanen is back in the lineup for the Chicago Bulls after he missed three consecutive games with back spasms.Coach Fred Hoiberg says Markkanen will start Monday night against Philadelphia. The move returns Nikola Mirotic to a reserve...